MOT possibly every 2 years

MarkJ · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Apr 2006 Karma :

I haven't see this anywhere on BCF and the search didn't throw anything up.

https://uk.autoblog.com/2011/04/11/government-to-require-mot-tests-every-two-years/

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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

This was talked about a few years ago. Personally I would prefer it.

Some argue that it would increase accidents, but think mechanical failures are a very small cause of accidents so can't say that bothers me that much.

Might well be more cars / bikes running round with blown bulbs and the like, but there are loads of those with the current system so if regarded as a major problem then something else needs to be done to cope with it (police stopping people for it like they used to maybe).

None of their options appeals that much though as I would want a straight 2 year MOT. Possibly at 2 years from new. Having the time between them vary by year just seems a recipe for confusing loads of vehicle owners.

All the best

Keith
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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

Hmmm, I don't think people can by trusted to keep their vehicles in good enough shape. The state of some cars I have seen running. How often do you see cars with bald tyres and blown bulbs etc. I can only imagine how many cars have been driven from knackered brake pads and what not. At least a yearly MoT keeps these shitters off of the road.

But then again I know someone who got an MoT with the test having never seen the car so, there are ways round it.
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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

True, but they are like that with the current yearly tests which suggests they don't work to keep them off the road. Plenty can go wrong in (say) 10k between MOTs.

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Keith
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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

So surely the answer isn't to extend that period? If something is fucked after 10k what will it be like after 20k.
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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

My feeling is that if it is important to check it then leaving it for 10k is a lousy idea but if we put up with that then 20k isn't really any more of a lousy idea.

If mechanical issues really are a problem then find a way to deal with it sooner (such as the police pulling people up for it again). Loads of things are easy spot without the need for a £50 inspection.

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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

I like how the Gubmint pretends that this is their idea. 2 years is already standard across much of Yerp, we're just tailing on.

Any sane system would be based on mileage, not age, of course.
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ajag · Brolly Dolly Joined: 08 Aug 2010 Karma :

I think it is a great idea. Any driver that has to wait until being told during the MOT that he/she needs to change a bulb should be fined.

Some common sense needs to apply and everyone should take care of their vehicles and not wait for an MOT to let them know what is wrong with them.

I agree with Kickstart, I don't think vehicle failure is a big cause of accidents. Out of those that happen to be vehicle failure, I bet the amount that include 3rd parties (not just the people in the vehicle) is pretty small.
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kenjh · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 18 Apr 2011 Karma :

we had testing here every year,,it was dropped because the cop's would pull you over and if you were not properly subservient..you got a re inspection notice ..the test was good to the end of the driveway at the testing station...it was finnaly deemed useless...I would wager my 1954 ford truck ..a beater is in better shape the some 4 or 5 year old cars...a 75 dollar fine for a blown lightbulb get everyone in line..
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doggone · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 May 2004 Karma :

Top post in the comments.
Sadly this is a real issue I think

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Easter Bunny · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Aug 2010 Karma :

What about 2 years or 10K miles which ever is sooner?

Unfortunately I'd be getting about 4 a year! Laughing

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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Way too easy to fiddle mileages unless we have vehicle tracking. And no way is any change to MOTs worth putting up with that.

All the best

Keith
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kestrel · Nearly there... Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Karma :

We have no MOT inspections for cars or bikes in the Isle of Man at the moment, only for commercial vehicles. If a car or bike imported into the island is more than three years old then it is inspected prior to being registered on Manx plates but that is the only inspection that it will ever have. The police regularly conduct roadside vehicle checks but only issue advisory notes for defects unless the state of the vehicle really takes the piss.

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bikeswapshop.co.uk · Derestricted Danger Joined: 21 Apr 2011 Karma :

personally I don't see the point in changing the system from every year to every 2 years.

Last time I got a MOT done it was at Dyrons in Leeds and they charged me £23 Very Happy

what ever happened to those little blue MOT stickers they were giving out a couple of years ago - now they're not doing it?
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kenjh · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 18 Apr 2011 Karma :

do you really think it makes a differance getting the inspection?? is it about safety or what ???just one more tax ?
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kenjh · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 18 Apr 2011 Karma :

so do you have to get inspected if it's not on the road,,or am I confusing topics ??
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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

kenjh · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 18 Apr 2011 Karma :

so MOT each year..that's your permit to ride on the road..plus inspection ..plus insurance...and road tax by bike size or emissions test...glad I'm not there...
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kenjh · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 18 Apr 2011 Karma :

OK now I'm getting the picture..over here we have to be tested to ride a bike..just once..different levels of testing renew the drivers licence every 5 years 75 $...plate fee ..same as your mot I think is is by vehicel size 27 $for over 750 cc,,insurance basic for my harley is 1400 a year. theft and collision is about the same...so not that much different then you pay.
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